Santa Claus: The Movie

1985 · Family, Fantasy · 1h 48m · PG · ★ 6.3 on TMDB

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Santa Claus: The Movie is a 1985 family and fantasy movie directed by Jeannot Szwarc. It stars Dudley Moore, John Lithgow and David Huddleston. It runs 1h 48m and is rated PG. TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10. Streaming in the US on Lionsgate+ and Kartoon Channel.

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.

Details

Released: October 29, 1985
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Cast: Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell, Jeffrey Kramer
Genres: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Runtime: 1h 48m
Age rating: PG

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